Marines and sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, listen to an Italian tour guide while exploring Taormina, Italy, May 29, 2011. During a recent four-day port visit to Italy, Morale, Welfare and Recreation officials coordinated several tours across the Sicilian landscape. The Marines and sailors of the 22nd MEU are currently deployed with Amphibious Squadron 6 aboard USS Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and will continue to train and improve the MEU's ability to operate as a cohesive and effective Marine Air Ground Task Force. The 22nd MEU is a multi-mission, capable force comprised of an Aviation Combat Element, Marine Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced); a Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment; and its Command Element.